2 min readNew DelhiJun 3, 2016 02:16 PM IST
First published on: Jun 3, 2016 at 02:16 PM IST
Coursera, online learning website, has come up with a new course called ‘The Importance of India’ which will explore one major theme related to India’s impact on the world, from India’s ancient trade relations with the Roman Empire to India’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem today.
The Importance of India’ is introduced as a part of the US Department of State’s passport to India initiative. The six-week long self-paced course will commence on June 6, 2016 and will be accessible to anyone with Internet access for free.
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In the final week, the course will focus on study, internship, and startup business opportunities in India along with references and advice for how to get a start in India.
US Ambassador to India, Richard R. Verma, has said that over 7,000 students around the world have already registered.
“Last year, there were 130,000 Indian students in the United States – a record number reflecting record growth. However, at the same time, the number of American students in India remained relatively flat – 4,500. The United States Government’s Passport to India initiative is designed to encourage more American students to consider studying in India”, said Verma.
“Our MOOC demonstrates how India’s economic and civilization reemergence has renewed the importance of India. Take any of the grand challenges faced by the world today, and if you can innovate a solution that works in India, it can work anywhere.”
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Passport to India was launched by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2011 to create a hub for U.S. – India higher education partnerships and to develop stronger bonds between the youth of both countries through increased American student mobility.
The initiative is being implemented jointly by The Ohio State University in the U.S. and IndoGenius in India, which worked together to produce and deliver the online course on Coursera.
The course is taught by The Ohio State University University Prof. Brian D. Joseph along with Nick Booker, Executive Director of Passport to India and co-founder of IndoGenius.
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